Basic information to be prepared for UAE company registration

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  1. Shareholder and director information

  Copies of passports, CVs, proof of address (e.g. utility bills or bank statements) for all shareholders and directors. If the shareholder is a legal entity, the Certificate of Incorporation of the parent company, the Articles of Association and information on the ultimate beneficiary.
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  2. Company registration information

  Development of 3 preferred English company names; detailed description of business activities; anticipated office space requirements based on the size of the business (FTZ).
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  3. Statutory application forms

  Various application forms and proxies provided by the agent and requiring the signature of shareholders/directors.
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  4. Business plans (partial cases)

  A brief business plan may be required for certain FTAs or for applications in specific industries (e.g., technology, finance).
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  5. Bank references (in some cases)

  Some FTAs or banks may require shareholders to provide a reference letter from their current bank when opening an account.

Enrollment time: about 3 - 8 weeks in total for the entire standard process

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  Phase I

  Consultation and program definition (approximately 1 week)

  Evaluate and recommend the most suitable jurisdiction (e.g. Dubai Multi Commodities Center DMCC, Dubai International Financial Centre DIFC, Abu Dhabi Global Market ADGM, etc.) and type of company based on the client's business objectives to determine the complete set-up package.

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  Phase II

  Pre-application and name reservation (approximately 1-2 weeks)

  Prepare and submit all preliminary information and submit an application for company name and activity to the selected FTA or Department of Economic Development for preliminary approval.

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  Phase III

  Rental of office space and notarization of documents (approximately 1-2 weeks)

  Rent an office or workstation in the FTZ and sign a lease agreement. Meanwhile, if the shareholders are unable to be present in person, the registration documents signed by them need to be internationally notarized or certified by the UAE embassies abroad.

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  Phase IV

  License issuance and follow-up procedures (approximately 1-3 weeks)

  Payment of all government and service fees, issuance of Trade License and Certificate of Incorporation by the FTZ or relevant authorities. Subsequent processing:
  (1) Engraving of the company seal;
  2) Opening of a company bank account;
  3) Apply for Residency Visa and Emirates ID for employees and shareholders.